Process Engineer

at  Ametek Inc

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place.

What You’ll Do

• Drive development of new and optimize existing processes to manufacture precision optics. The engineer will solve complex technical problems as they relate to manufacture of large area optics and optical assemblies. Typical materials for coated and uncoated optics include glass, fused silica, Zerodur and sapphire. These materials find applications in Semiconductor and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industries.
• Develop process parameters, and controls to achieve final requirements on optical parts including dimension, flatness, roughness, and surface quality. Engineer should be able to define optics polishing concepts, develop and test prototype processes, analyze results and implement manufacturable processes in optics production.
• Design experiments and conduct research and development into cutting edge optical fabrication processes. Work on existing processes to improve yield, reduce defects and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Work independently with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced members of the team. May be asked to lead project(s) involving experts from other functional areas of business.
• Create detailed and clearly defined sets of instructions and procedures for manufacturing support.
• Responsible for reviewing methods and processes used in optical manufacturing.

Who You’ll Work With
Operations, Engineering Support Groups, Supply Chain, Management, Quality
What You Need to Know

*Due to the nature of Zygo’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code

• Experience with MIL and ISO specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college. Minimum of 3 years of experience in process development as it relates to optics polishing.
• Strong experience creating mechanical drawings, CAD software, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, data analysis with MatLab or MathCad or equivalent.

What is Nice to Have

• Some experience with programming languages like Python
• Preferred experience in polishing, double-sided polishing, sub-aperture polishing.
• Hand-on experience in one or more areas of optical assembly, optical shop metrology, including interferometry and CMM
• Position may be offered at Senior level for candidates with > 7 years of experience.

• Drive development of new and optimize existing processes to manufacture precision optics. The engineer will solve complex technical problems as they relate to manufacture of large area optics and optical assemblies. Typical materials for coated and uncoated optics include glass, fused silica, Zerodur and sapphire. These materials find applications in Semiconductor and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industries.
• Develop process parameters, and controls to achieve final requirements on optical parts including dimension, flatness, roughness, and surface quality. Engineer should be able to define optics polishing concepts, develop and test prototype processes, analyze results and implement manufacturable processes in optics production.
• Design experiments and conduct research and development into cutting edge optical fabrication processes. Work on existing processes to improve yield, reduce defects and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Work independently with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced members of the team. May be asked to lead project(s) involving experts from other functional areas of business.
• Create detailed and clearly defined sets of instructions and procedures for manufacturing support.
• Responsible for reviewing methods and processes used in optical manufacturing